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Entropy maximization Maximization (economics) Profit maximization Utility maximization problem Budget-maximizing model Shareholder value, maximization Maximization
Maximization
Iterative method for finding maximum likelihood estimates in statistical models
conditional maximization (ECM) replaces each M step with a sequence of conditional maximization (CM) steps in which each parameter θi is maximized individually
Expectation–maximization algorithm
Expectation–maximization_algorithm
two constructs: the maximization goal and the maximization strategy. They recommended that researchers use the 7-item Maximizing Tendency Scale published
Maximization_(psychology)
Process to determine the highest profits for a firm
In economics, profit maximization is the short run or long run process by which a firm may determine the price, input and output levels that will lead
Profit_maximization
Stream of public choice theory and rational choice analysis in public administration
The budget-maximizing model is a stream of public choice theory and rational choice analysis in public administration inaugurated by William Niskanen.
Budget-maximizing_model
Principle in welfare economics
Wealth maximization is a normative principle in welfare economics that seeks to maximize the total “economic surplus” in society by summing individuals’
Wealth_maximization
Problem of allocation of money by consumers in order to most benefit themselves
maximizes the sum of utilities. While utility-maximization is done by individuals, utility-sum maximization is done by society. Welfare maximization Profit
Utility_maximization_problem
Marketing service model
Customer value maximization (CVM) is a real-time service model that, proponents say, goes beyond basic customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities
Customer_value_maximization
N}u_{i}(X_{i})} . The welfare maximization problem is: find an allocation X that maximizes W(X). The welfare maximization problem has many variants, depending
Welfare_maximization
In mathematical optimization, the ordered subset expectation maximization (OSEM) method is an iterative method that is used in computed tomography. In
Ordered subset expectation maximization
Ordered_subset_expectation_maximization
Economic system based on private ownership
microeconomics courses, profit maximization is frequently given as the goal of the firm. ... In microeconomics, profit maximization functions largely as a theoretical
Capitalism
Business term
Shareholder value is a business term, sometimes phrased as shareholder value maximization. The term expresses the idea that the primary goal for a business is
Shareholder_value
Hypothesis about intelligent agents
convergent instrumental goal of taking over Earth's resources. The paperclip maximizer is a thought experiment described by Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom
Instrumental_convergence
Principle in Bayesian statistics
is typically solved using the method of Lagrange multipliers. Entropy maximization with no testable information respects the universal "constraint" that
Principle_of_maximum_entropy
1947 book on economic theory by Paul Samuelson
equilibrium conditions can in turn be stated as maximization conditions. So, meaningful theorems reduce to maximization conditions. The calculus of the relations
Foundations of Economic Analysis
Foundations_of_Economic_Analysis
Intelligence of machines
(using the Bayesian inference algorithm), learning (using the expectation–maximization algorithm), planning (using decision networks) and perception (using
Artificial_intelligence
Set-to-real map with diminishing returns
for submodular maximization, Proc. of 52nd FOCS (2011). Y. Filmus, J. Ward, A tight combinatorial algorithm for submodular maximization subject to a matroid
Submodular_set_function
Famous mathematical optimization problem
In mathematics, the Regiomontanus's angle maximization problem, is a famous optimization problem posed by the 15th-century German mathematician Johannes
Regiomontanus' angle maximization problem
Regiomontanus'_angle_maximization_problem
1919 Michigan Supreme Court case
a legal rule of shareholder wealth maximization. This was not and is not the law. Shareholder wealth maximization is a standard of conduct for officers
Dodge_v._Ford_Motor_Co.
Canadian philosopher (1932–2023)
straightforward maximizing and instead adopt a disposition of constrained maximization, according to which one resolves to cooperate with all similarly disposed
David_Gauthier
Representation of the relationship between taxation and government revenue
0% and 100%, meaning that there is a tax rate between 0% and 100% that maximizes government tax revenue. The shape of the curve is a function of taxable
Laffer_curve
(1992) Comparison of the local lymph node assay with the guinea-pig maximization test for the detection of a range of contact allergens Food and Chemical
Guinea_pig_maximisation_test
Problem of finding the best feasible solution
By convention, the standard form defines a minimization problem. A maximization problem can be treated by negating the objective function. Formally,
Optimization_problem
Vector quantization algorithm minimizing the sum of squared deviations
while the "update step" is a maximization step, making this algorithm a variant of the generalized expectation–maximization algorithm. Finding the optimal
K-means_clustering
Single-winner electoral system
Ranked Pairs (RP), also known as the Tideman method, is a ranked voting method that determines a single winner from ballots that rank candidates in order
Ranked_pairs
Driving using techniques that reduce fuel consumption
are used by drivers who wish to reduce their fuel consumption, and thus maximize fuel efficiency. Many drivers have the potential to improve their fuel
Energy-efficient_driving
Iterative optimization method
“Majorize-Minimization” or “Minorize-Maximization”, depending on whether the desired optimization is a minimization or a maximization. Despite the name, MM itself
MM_algorithm
Ethical theory based on maximizing well-being
defense and historical overview of wealth maximization, see Pi, D., & Parisi, F. (2023) "Wealth Maximization Redux: A Defense of Posner’s Economic Approach
Utilitarianism
Sequence of locally optimal choices
least half the value of the optimal solution. Solutions for submodular maximization are approximated using a greedy algorithm which yields a solution at
Greedy_algorithm
Highest-ranking officer of an organization
the board of directors and are charged with maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the profitability, market share, revenue,
Chief_executive_officer
Intentionally maximizing the use of AI service tokens
Critics of token maxxing as a metric claim that prudent workers will maximize any metric that management wants increased to gain a workplace advantage
Token_maxxing
Behavioral ecology model
and time. To maximize fitness, an animal adopts a foraging strategy that provides the most benefit (energy) for the lowest cost, maximizing the net energy
Optimal_foraging_theory
Numerical method
In statistics, EM (expectation maximization) algorithm handles latent variables, while GMM is the Gaussian mixture model. In the picture below, are shown
EM_algorithm_and_GMM_model
Largest and smallest value taken by a function at a given point
wolfram.com. Retrieved 2020-08-30. Garrett, Paul. "Minimization and maximization refresher". "The Unnormalized Sinc Function Archived 2017-02-15 at the
Maximum_and_minimum
Internet slang suffix meaning to optimize or maximize something
(also -maxxed, -maxxer) is an Internet slang suffix meaning to optimize or maximize a particular quality or activity. The suffix originated in game theory
-maxxing
Behavior of individuals and firms
utility maximization problem (UMP) is developed. The utility maximization problem is the heart of consumer theory. The utility maximization problem attempts
Microeconomics
Kind of probability measure
In mathematics — specifically, in ergodic theory — a maximising measure is a particular kind of probability measure. Informally, a probability measure
Maximising_measure
Solution to a problem in economics
a special solution to an agent's maximization problem in which the quantity of one of the arguments in the maximized function is zero. In non-technical
Corner_solution
Concept in mathematical optimization
equality constraints. Similar to the Lagrange approach, the constrained maximization (minimization) problem is rewritten as a Lagrange function whose optimal
Karush–Kuhn–Tucker_conditions
Method of estimating the parameters of a statistical model, given observations
{\widehat {\theta \,}}\,,} but in general no closed-form solution to the maximization problem is known or available, and an MLE can only be found via numerical
Maximum_likelihood_estimation
Concept in 16th-century Aztec/Mexica cosmology
sustaining oneself through self-discipline, which provides "a means of maximizing the energy resources available at the human command which - in order to
Nahui_Ollin
Field of machine learning
intelligent agent should take actions in a dynamic environment in order to maximize a reward signal. Reinforcement learning is one of the three basic machine
Reinforcement_learning
Mathematical optimization concept
wishes to maximize its total revenue c ⊤ x {\displaystyle c^{\top }x} . Thus, the constrained revenue maximization is the primal LP: Maximize c ⊤ x {\displaystyle
Dual_linear_program
Modifying the visible features of areas of land
grass, it should ideally be done in the spring and the fall seasons to maximize growth and to minimize the spread of weeds. It is generally agreed that
Landscaping
Study of mathematical algorithms for optimization problems
function (maximization), or, in certain fields, an energy function or energy functional. A feasible solution that minimizes (or maximizes) the objective
Mathematical_optimization
Statistical concept
Fitting this model to observed prices, e.g., using the expectation-maximization algorithm, would tend to cluster the prices according to house type/neighborhood
Mixture_model
shells. They are usually designed to be easily transported and concealed to maximize responsiveness and surprise. Self-propelled anti-tank guns are anti-tank
List_of_anti-tank_guns
Principle in mathematical optimization
problem. If the primal is a minimization problem then the dual is a maximization problem (and vice versa). Any feasible solution to the primal (minimization)
Duality_(optimization)
Motivation for businesses to maximize profits
microeconomics courses, profit maximization is frequently given as the goal of the firm. [...] In microeconomics, profit maximization functions largely as a theoretical
Profit_motive
test The Identification of Contact Allergens by Human Assay III. The Maximization Test: A Procedure for Screening and Rating Contact Sensitizers http://www
Human_maximisation_test
First Lady of China since 2012
endeavor for women and girls to attain education. She is committed to maximizing her efforts to assist more children, advocate for the right to education
Peng_Liyuan
Overview of and topical guide to machine learning
Error-driven learning Evolutionary multimodal optimization Expectation–maximization algorithm FastICA Forward–backward algorithm GeneRec Genetic Algorithm
Outline_of_machine_learning
Sling used for swinging, sleeping or resting
English. Later, they were used aboard ships by sailors to enable comfort and maximize available space, by explorers or soldiers travelling in wooded regions
Hammock
Approach to economics
the value of a good or service is determined through a hypothetical maximization of utility by income-constrained individuals and of profits by firms
Neoclassical_economics
Decision rule used for minimizing the possible loss for a worst-case scenario
{v_{i}}}} Intuitively, in maximin the maximization comes after the minimization, so player i tries to maximize their value before knowing what the others
Minimax
mean-variance decision framework is consistent with expected utility maximization, as illustrated in example 1: Example 1: Let there be one risky asset
Two-moment_decision_model
Convex continuous functions on compact convex sets maximize at extreme points
attains both its maximum and its minimum at extreme points. Bauer's maximization principle has applications in various fields, for example, differential
Bauer_maximum_principle
Statistical Markov model
algorithm. The Baum–Welch algorithm is a special case of the expectation-maximization algorithm. If the HMMs are used for time series prediction, more sophisticated
Hidden_Markov_model
Swedish logician, philosopher, and mathematical statistician
theory, especially concerning exponential families, the expectation–maximization method for missing data, and model selection. Per Martin-Löf received
Per_Martin-Löf
2025 American TV documentary series
Sconce, as they betray public trust exploiting families and deceased to maximize profits. It premiered on June 1, 2025, on HBO. The documentary series explores
The_Mortician_(TV_series)
Deep learning generative model to encode data representation
respectively. Usually such models are trained using the expectation-maximization meta-algorithm (e.g. probabilistic PCA, (spike & slab) sparse coding)
Variational_autoencoder
Concept in graph theory
of the most widely used methods for community detection is modularity maximization. Modularity is a benefit function that measures the quality of a particular
Community_structure
Type of lung commonly found in arachnids
(opisthosoma) arranged into a series of page-like lamellae in order to maximize surface area for diffusion. In arachnids, each of these organs is housed
Book_lung
Concept of moral fairness and administration of the law
receive?[citation needed] According to the utilitarian, justice is the maximization of the total or average welfare across all relevant individuals. Utilitarianism
Justice
Concept in optimization
or equal to the solution to the dual maximization problem. Alternatively, the solution to a primal maximization problem is always less than or equal to
Weak_duality
Subcategory of welfare economics
Wealth Maximization," Yale Law Journal, 91(7), pp. 1493-1507. Richard Schmalbeck, 1983. "The Justice of Economics: An Analysis of Wealth Maximization as a
Economic_justice
Czech political party
are "incompatible with maintaining a capitalist system based on profit maximization", which they seek to overcome using measures "that do not renounce the
The_Left_(Czech_Republic)
Concept in linear programming and mathematical optimization
objective function coefficient would have to improve (so increase for maximization problem, decrease for minimization problem) before it would be possible
Reduced_cost
Mathematical models of strategic interactions
increasing production to maximize profit. However this option does not provide the highest payoff, as a firm's ability to maximize profits depends on its
Game_theory
Form of equity sharing
between different parties. Shareholders invest in a business for profit maximization and cost savings, e.g., through tax deduction. A visible and controversial
Capital_participation
Book by Richard Cyert
formed, the existing theory of the firm had two main assumptions: profit maximization and perfect knowledge. Cyert and March questioned these two critical
A Behavioral Theory of the Firm
A_Behavioral_Theory_of_the_Firm
Any individual whose preferences satisfy four axioms has a utility function
choice under uncertainty involves making decisions that take the form of maximizing the expected value of some cardinal utility function. The theorem forms
Von Neumann–Morgenstern utility theorem
Von_Neumann–Morgenstern_utility_theorem
Firm"s investment decision is independent of its owners' consumption preferences
theorem asserts that the primary objective of a corporation will be the maximization of its present value, regardless of the preferences of its shareholders
Fisher_separation_theorem
Models used to produce word embeddings
calculation. The negative sampling method, on the other hand, approaches the maximization problem by minimizing the log-likelihood of sampled negative instances
Word2vec
Monte Carlo algorithm
is available from Bayesian sampling, whereas a maximization algorithm such as expectation maximization (EM) is capable of only returning a single point
Gibbs_sampling
Theory that the only social responsibility of business is to increase its profits
various financial institutions which engaged in excessive risk for profit maximization, causing the bubble and collapse of the American real estate market that
Friedman_doctrine
Sex position designed to maximize clitoral stimulation
used primarily as a variant of the missionary position and is designed to maximize clitoral stimulation during sexual intercourse. This is achieved by combining
Coital_alignment_technique
Topics referred to by the same term
workholding or support device Tool management, keeping track of, and maximizing efficient use of, all the tooling Tooling (bookbinding), the decoration
Tooling
2004 book by Barry Schwartz
book analyzes the behavior of different types of people (in particular, maximizers and satisficers). This book argues that the dramatic explosion in choice—from
The_Paradox_of_Choice
Israeli electoral alliance
Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah, was first formed in 1992, in order to maximize Ashkenazi Haredi representation in the Knesset. Despite the alliance splitting
United_Torah_Judaism
Operations research that evaluates multiple conflicting criteria in decision making
objective mathematical programming school (1) Vector maximization: The purpose of vector maximization is to approximate the nondominated set; originally
Multiple-criteria decision analysis
Multiple-criteria_decision_analysis
Paradigm in machine learning that uses no classification labels
forest Approaches for learning latent variable models such as expectation–maximization algorithm (EM), method of moments, and blind signal separation techniques
Unsupervised_learning
Term for a class of nation-states
strength over weaker states within institutional settings. They seek power maximization through international organizations. There is no widely agreed upon definition
Small_power
Machine learning technique
to the gaussian mixture model, can also be trained by the expectation-maximization algorithm, just like gaussian mixture models. Specifically, during the
Mixture_of_experts
Management of money in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of organization
being more the domain of "corporate finance." Specific tasks: Profit maximization happens when marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue. This is the
Financial_management
1950 economics article by Armen Alchian
often ascribed to economic actors. Alchian dismisses profit maximization and utility maximization as meaningful attributes of firms' survival. He argues that
Uncertainty, Evolution, and Economic Theory
Uncertainty,_Evolution,_and_Economic_Theory
Machine learning paradigm
1-dimensional convolutional neural networks to process a pair of images and maximize their agreement. Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training (CLIP) allows
Self-supervised_learning
Principle in optimal control theory for best way to change state in a dynamical system
Pontryagin and his students, and its initial application was to the maximization of the terminal speed of a rocket. The result was derived using ideas
Pontryagin's maximum principle
Pontryagin's_maximum_principle
Method of profit maximization
of a product produced. Under the marginal approach to profit maximization, to maximize profits, a firm should continue to produce a good or service up
Marginal_profit
Configuration file for computer networking
MIME type returned in the HTTP reply, for the sake of completeness and to maximize compatibility, the HTTP server should be configured to declare the MIME
Proxy_auto-config
Chemical compound
palladium used as a catalyst. The metal is supported on activated carbon to maximize its surface area and activity. Palladium on carbon is used for catalytic
Palladium_on_carbon
Mildly intoxicating Maya drink
writer Sandor Katz, the ancient Maya consumed balché in enema form to maximize its inebriating effect. After the Maya were conquered by the Spanish, the
Balché
Statistical test that compares goodness of fit
goodness of fit of two competing statistical models, typically one found by maximization over the entire parameter space and another found after imposing some
Likelihood-ratio_test
Commercial mass marketing of culture
Horkheimer and Adorno contend that it arises from companies' pursuit of the maximization of profit, in the economic sense. However, this cannot be said to be
Culture_industry
Items associated with recreational drug use
toker) or hitter is often, but not always, used to funnel the smoke and maximize the amount inhaled. A spottle is generally made from a funnel or cone-shaped
Drug_paraphernalia
Unsupervised learning algorithm
especially Helmholtz Machines. The algorithm is similar to the expectation-maximization algorithm, and optimizes the model likelihood for observed data. The
Wake-sleep_algorithm
Model for decision analysis
_{j=1}^{n}w_{j}a_{ij},{\text{ for }}i=1,2,3,\dots ,m.} For the maximization case, the best alternative is the one that yields the maximum total performance
Weighted_sum_model
Government ministry of Afghanistan
encouraging private sector investment in minerals and hydrocarbon extraction to maximize income and boost national income. As of 2024, the Minister of Mines and
Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Afghanistan)
Ministry_of_Mines_and_Petroleum_(Afghanistan)
Chemical compound
as a catalyst. The metal is supported on activated carbon in order to maximize its surface area and activity. Platinum on carbon is used for catalytic
Platinum_on_carbon
Cost added by producing one additional unit of a product or service
private cost that is used by business decision makers in their profit maximization behavior. Marginal social cost is similar to private cost in that it
Marginal_cost
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name, Kinnet, Kynot, pet forms of Kine (see Kinn).
Male
Greek
(ΑλÎξιος) Short form of Greek names containing the word alexein, ALEXIOS means "defender."
Boy/Male
English German
House or home. Introduced from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Also used as a surname.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Divine Light
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Loard of Uganda
Girl/Female
Arabic Muslim
Loves her husband.
Girl/Female
Spanish Latin
Fire.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Mohitra | மோஹிதà¯à®°
Boy/Male
Tamil
God of Love
Female
Russian
(Варвара) Russian form of Greek Barbara, VARVARA means "foreign; strange."
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n.
The act or process of increasing to the highest degree.